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Falcon Rising
2014 103 min United States of America R 18+
★5.7
Adventure, Action
Director: Ernie Barbarash
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Description
Chapman is an ex-marine in Brazil's slums, battling the yakuza outfit who attacked his sister and left her for dead.
Budget:
$4.5M
US Gross:
$11,774
Worldwide:
$11,774
Starring
Michael Jai White
Actor
Neal McDonough
Actor
Jimmy Navarro
Actor
Key opinion
Falcon Rising is widely viewed as a derivative, B-movie style action film that relies heavily on 1990s genre tropes and a formulaic screenplay. While some find the vivid Brazilian setting and fight choreography entertaining, others criticize the project for underutilizing its lead talent and failing to live up to the standard of modern martial arts cinema.
| Originality | The film heavily recycles stale 1990s action tropes, resulting in a predictable narrative devoid of original twists. | |
| Production | The vibrant Brazilian favela setting provides a visually appealing backdrop that elevates the film's modest production quality. | |
| Acting | Michael Jai White delivers a performance that feels like a regressive step compared to his more acclaimed roles in genre staples like Undisputed 2. | |
| Acting | Opinions on the action are split: some appreciate the constant flow of fights and shootouts, while others find the choreography outdated and inferior to contemporary standards set by films like The Raid. |